After I finished all my classes for the day, I grabbed my things to head home. Asher and I said nothing more to each other, and Trent kept quiet.
I headed for the parking lot, and as I approached my car, taking out my keys when Trent ran up to me, blocking my car’s entry.
“What the hell, Trent? Can’t you leave me alone? Was the ass-kicking you took from Asher not a good enough reason?” I asked, trying to walk past him.
Trent narrowed his eyes on me. “Are you giving it up to Asher? Is that why he is acting differently with you?” Trent questioned curiously with a grin.
I rolled my eyes. “You’re an idiot,” I retorted. He tried grabbing my face. I slapped his hand away. “Get the hell away from me, you fucking creep!
Last night was crazy. I almost let myself drown, and the most ironic part was that Asher was the one to jump in and save me. To think that in the last four years, he has bullied me to no end, but when he gets the chance to get rid of me, he saved me.I am startled by a knock on the door, which brings me back to the present.“Yeah, come in,” I said, and the door opened to my mom.“Hey sweetie, Can we talk?” She asked, stepping in and closed the door behind her.I swiveled in my computer chair to face her. “Sure, what’s up?” I asked as she took a seat on the chest at the end of my bed.“Last night scared me, Paisley. When you didn't come back up out of the water, my heart tumbled
Asher marched over to our table once he stood in front of us, and he glared down at me. “We need to talk now,” he demanded in a low growl, grabbing my arm.My friends stared at Asher with wide eyes. Stephanie stood quickly. “You can’t just order her around, asshole!” She snapped, irritated.Asher turned his gaze from me to Stephanie. “Stay out of this. It has nothing to do with you,” He sneered, shoving her lightly back into the booth.That’s when I felt a wave of deep anger inside me rise. “Hey, you can be a fucking dick to me all you want but never touch my friends again,” I countered with my fist clenched so tightly my hand turned pale.Asher grabbed me, pulling me away from the booth, and my friends ran afte
As Asher stared at my lit screen, my heart dropped. He looked down at me, and his eyes looked as if they caught fire. “You’re talking to Trent?” He asked in a low tone.I glared at him with so much anger. “I told you it is none of your business. You had never cared before if a boy liked me. Why act like the friend you should have been a long time ago now?” I questioned, and he couldn’t answer me. “Ugh,” I huffed, yanking my phone from him. As I looked to my right, I realized he was standing very close to the edge of the pool. I didn’t hesitate and shoved him in.When he broke the surface, he let out a growl under his breath. “STAY OUT OF MY LIFE!” I shouted and took off for the door.I opened the door with so much force; it got everyone to look in my
I looked at my screen, letting out a sigh. “What does Asher want now?” I said aloud, standing from the beanbag chair, and headed out the door.As I came out the patio door, I found Asher already there, seated on the chair. He stood when he heard the door shut. “You came,” He muttered with a slight smile.I lifted a brow. “Why am I here, Asher?” I questioned, perplexed. He pointed to the chair for me to sit. When I moved to the couch, he sat in the chair across from me.He took a breath. “I will tell you what I can,” He said.I stared at him with narrowed eyes. “Fine, spill,” I replied, cr
We stood in the hall waiting for the principal to tell us who is missing, and in my head, I’m praying it’s not Asher. “Please, if you have any information about Asher Beckner’s whereabouts, come to the office immediately. Thank you and have a good day” The intercom went silent.Instantly my hand went to my chest while my breathing became heavy and heart palpitations began. My entire body burned as if they threw me into hell itself. “AH!” I screamed so intensely the entire school turned their attention on me, and my voice echoed the halls as the pain rushed through my senses, and I shook, falling to the floor.Stephanie and Elaina hurried to my side. “Paisley, what is happening?” They asked.“Call my mom,” I said with my teeth chattering together, and
I woke up super early to the bustling of caterers and pack members organizing the dining room. I walked in to see Finn and Eric bringing in all the chairs. Eric turned to me. “Morning Paisley,” He said, giving me an excited smile, and I returned it with a slight one.“Morning guys, have you seen my dad?” I asked, and they both pointed across the room where I spotted him talking with someone. “Thanks,” I muttered and trailed past them to my father’s side.Eric has been like that creepy Uncle you avoided at all family functions. I think he had a thing for my mom. Since I look like her, he has a thing for me, which creeped me out a bit, but I also feel sorry for him since he never found his mate, which I could be in the same situation, so I’m sympathetic.As I approached
I am still in pain on the floor, and the voice I hear I’ve realized it’s in my head. For a moment, I thought I’m crazy, but then I remembered my mom telling me that when you go through the phase, your wolf will speak to you in a mind-link. “How are you talking to me already? I’m not eighteen yet.” I asked my wolf.She hummed with excitement. Like she has been waiting to tell me forever. “You are mated, but when he left, your pains started from his absence.” She told me. I sat on the floor perplexed, but before I could ask more questions, my mom and dad rushed to my side.“Paisley!” They both shouted with frantic looks as they kneeled next to me. My mother wrapped her arms ar
I stood there with my mouth gaped open in surprise. “What do you mean Asher accepted the Alpha position in Cody?” I asked, facing Asher with anxiety building in the pit of my stomach at the thought of him leaving again.Asher stared at me blankly, which showed he was not ready to tell me about this news just yet. “I have not accepted the title yet. I told them I needed time to talk with you,” He explained while he glared towards his father and brought his glance back to me, reaching for my hand, but I pulled away.“Why would you even consider accepting it? This is your pack and has been your home since you were born. Why would you choose a pack you barely know?” I questioned showing my resentment.He placed the palm of his hand on my rosy cheek. “Please, can we talk about th